Production & manufacturing
Factory sourcing, supplier vetting, quality control, production troubleshooting, supplier communication, and manufacturing strategy from sampling to delivery.
A boutique consulting
Maison
Le Vent et la Pluie
Creative direction, sourcing, production strategy, and factory relations for fashion, apparel, and contemporary product brands.
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45 minutes / $150 / Google Meet or Zoom
We help brands move from concept to production with clarity, transparent supplier relationships, and editorial discipline.
Based in France with reach across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., Maison Le Vent et la Pluie supports emerging labels, growing brands, and established global teams from early direction to manufacturing follow-through.
The work connects creative strategy, factory relations, production oversight, and visual execution so each decision supports both the brand and the final product.
Core services
From concept to production and beyond.
Brand consultation & creative direction
Guidance for brand inception, collection planning, identity systems, creative strategy, and the structure needed to move from idea to execution.
Photography & photo production
Editorial campaigns, lookbooks, line-sheet imagery, lighting direction, retouching, post-production, and shoot planning with a modern luxury tone.
Creative team assembly
Bespoke teams of stylists, designers, photographers, and project managers, with timeline, budget, and production management handled end to end.
Service rates
Clear starting points for focused work.
Travel, translation, overseas production coordination, and larger retainers are quoted according to project scope, geography, and production complexity.
Discovery call
45 minutes
$150
Factory sourcing consulting
Hourly
$150-$220
Supplier matchmaking
Project
From $2,500
Production retainer
Monthly
From $2,800
Factory audit and QC visits
Daily
From $950
Creative direction retainer
Monthly
From $1,800
Suggested packages
A tighter path for each stage of growth.
Emerging Brand Launch Package
Supplier sourcing, development guidance, and factory introductions.
Production Partner Package
Ongoing vendor management, QC support, and manufacturing supervision.
Factory Tour & Sourcing Package
Curated international sourcing trips and supplier visits.
Creative Direction + Production Package
Integrated support from concept through manufacturing.
Why the maison
Creative integrity meets operational excellence.
- European network, global perspective - rooted in France, connected worldwide.
- Transparent processes with no hidden fees or inflated vendor costs.
- Creative integrity paired with operational follow-through.
- Tailored support for emerging and independent fashion brands.
Founder profile
Alnea Nabos
Former founder of Nana Atelier in Los Angeles and Toit Volant, a womenswear brand carried by 45 retailers globally. The practice brings design thinking, fashion education, production experience, and museum-level creative collaborations into pragmatic brand work.
Clientele
Selected current and former collaborations.
Current clientele
- Melitta Baumeister
- Chelsea von Mach x CVM Denim
- Et Tigre
Former clientele of Nana Atelier
- Adidas x Ivy Park
- Gap x Yeezy
- Rachel Comey
- Rhude
- Kkco
- Nahmias
- Sterling Ruby
- Ozma
- John Elliott
Work with us / book us
Begin with a conversation about the next chapter.
Each collaboration starts with a discovery call about your goals, needs, and creative direction. Together, we build a tailored roadmap.
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